Ppropertytitle REF: DRC00197 Thornehill Farm, Cheriton Bishop Nr Exeter, Devon EX6 6HN A sheltered small residential farm, extending to approximately 32.26 acres (13.06 ha) in the Mid Devon hills, to the north of Dartmoor surrounded by its own pasture, meadow and woodland bordering the River Yeo Modern Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms (potential to create 4th), Sitting Room, Large Family Kitchen, Mature Established Garden, Pasture and River Meadow, Woodland, Range of Agricultural Buildings, Equestrian Potential, Convenient for Exeter and the A30 Asking Price £570,000 Freehold Thornehill occupies a delightful sheltered valley position in the beautiful unspoilt Mid-Devon countryside to the north of Dartmoor National Park. The property is set in a typically Devonian landscape with rolling hills and wooded valleys, peaceful villages and a network of quiet country lanes, footpaths and bridleways to explore. The nearby villages of Spreyton, Cheriton Bishop, Whiddon Down and Yeoford provide a range of amenities. Spreyton has a public house, primary school and village shop. Cheriton Bishop, a village shop, primary school and pub. Whiddon Down a pub, fuel filling station and at Yeoford a train station on the Tarka line between Exeter and Barnstaple. For those needing to commute the A30 dual carriageway can be accessed from both Whiddon Down and Cheriton Bishop, both approximately 2 miles distant. Exeter is approximately 14 miles and is Devon's principal city and economic centre which has a wide range of amenities befitting its status. The nearby market towns of Okehampton and Crediton both offer a wide range of facilities for day to day living. Thornehill is a small residential stock farm extending to approximately 32.26 acres. The farm is centred on a comfortable modern dwelling built in the early 1990's with rendered elevations under a slate roof. The interior provides rooms of generous proportion including; a large family kitchen/dining room, sitting room with a woodburner, boot room, two double bedrooms a single bedroom and a box room. A short distance to the north of the house are two buildings - the first a general purpose agricultural building for implement/fodder storage and livestock housing. The second, smaller building - a low level cattle building with a concrete apron. The land is a combination of pasture with some summer grazing meadow adjoining the River Yeo and an area of attractive, broadleaf woodland. The property is ideally suited to those wishing to farm on a small scale, perhaps downsizing from a larger holding. The land and buildings could easily be adapted for those with equestrian interests and there is good out riding in the area. The property is subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction. The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:- Entrance vestibule: Panel front door with a window to the side, angled ceiling, glazed door into Hall: 11' 8'' x 8' 9'' including depth of the staircase and understair cupboard(3.55m x 2.66m) Stairs to the first floor. Doors to the sitting room and boot room. Cupboard under the stairs. Stair window, radiator, varnished floor. Sitting Room: 22' 3'' x 14' 5'' (6.78m x 4.39m) Three double glazed windows to the side and front elevations with views over the valley. Large fireplace with a woodburning stove. Wall light points. Panel door to the Kitchen: 23' 6'' x 15' 0'' (7.16m x 4.57m) Three windows on the side and front elevations with views over the land. Radiator. The kitchen area has a range of cupboards and drawers with oak effect fronts, roll edge worktops, plumbing for a dishwasher, double drainer sink unit, oil-fired Rayburn range providing a cooking and heating facility and heating two radiators. From the kitchen there is a door into the Boot/Utility Room: 8' 9'' x 10' 0'' increasing to 13'(2.66m x 3.05m) Plumbing for a washing machine, sink unit with drainer, wall cupboards, window to the rear elevation and stable door to the rear covered porch area. Door into a cloakroom/w.c. Covered porch: 22' 4'' x 4' 2'' (6.80m x 1.27m) First Floor Landing: Hatch to roof space, doors to bedrooms and bathroom, double radiator. Bedroom 1: 12' 6'' increasing to 15' x 14' 4'' (3.81m x 4.37m) A dual aspect room with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Built-in wardrobe. Bathroom: 8' 9'' x 8' 9'' (2.66m x 2.66m) Panelled bath, corner shower unit, pedestal hand basin, w.c. airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water tank and linen shelving. W.C. Separate from the bathroom with wash basin. Bedroom 3: 10' 0'' x 5' 6'' (3.05m x 1.68m) A single bedroom with a window to the rear elevation. Box/Store room: 14' 4'' x 6' 1'' (4.37m x 1.85m) This room could be adapted to a bedroom with the installation of a rooflight window to the required building regulation specifications. Bedroom 2: 14' 4'' x 14' 4'' (4.37m x 4.37m) A bright dual aspect room with a built-in wardrobe and views over the surrounding countryside. Outside: 1. Buildings: Greenhouse and tool shed, adjacent to the parking area Garage/Car port 15' x 14' (4.57m x 4.26m), open fronted and of timber construction. Store/Workshop 12' x 10' (3.65m x 3.05m), electric power point from generator. General purpose Agricultural Building 90' x 25'(27.41m x 7.61m) timber framed, steel roof, three open-fronted bays, double doors to the south end and a stable door to the west elevation, storage bay in rear, hardcore floor. Open store 13' x 9' (3.96m x 2.74m), water tap. Fuel store 13' x 11' (3.96m x 3.35m). Generator shed 13' x 6' (3.96m x 1.83m) housing a diesel generator powering the house and buildings. Livestock building 67' 0'' x 15' 0'' (20.41m x 4.57m) Timber framed and clad. Corrugated iron roof, concrete floor and handling apron. Two bays with a galvanised steel and masonary central partition. Field Shelter: In the field to the north of the house and buildings, at the end of an approach track Gardens and land: The property is approached from the adjacent country lane along a long gravelled track which opens into a parking and turning area in front of the house and buildings. To the south of the house is an attractive tiered Italianate garden with a pond area a level lawn and a wide variety of structural planting adding interest and all year round colour. The pasture land is predominantly to the east of the house and buildings where there are three main enclosures suitable for cutting and grazing. The west of the site is attractive meadowland reaching down to the River Yeo suitable for summer grazing and cutting. Between the pasture and meadow there is a run of mixed broadleaf woodland high in wildlife value and providing great amenity to the property particularly for those with conservation interests. Services: Mains water, electricity powered by a private generator, private drainage. EPC Band: E Agents Note: Plans and maps produced with permission of Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Crown copyright © all rights reserved, Ordnance Survey Licence No. 100025692 Basic Payment Scheme: Entitlements: None available on the sale of the farm. Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council. www.middevon.gov.uk Tel: 01884 255255 Rights of Way: The property is to be sold subject to any existing rights of way, easements and wayleaves. Viewing: By appointment through Rendells, Tel: 01647 432277 Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. 1) These particulars are set out for the interested parties and purchasers as a guideline only. 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